Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad

Name: Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: >>>1st day>>>; 2 eggs; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; Drained juice from 2 cans of pineapple tidbits (regular sized can); 2 Tb flour; 1/2 box Acine de Pepe noodles (in the dried pasta section); >>>2nd day ingredients>>>; 1 pint real whipping cream, whipped; 2 cans fruit cocktail, drained; 2 cups mini marshmallows; 1+ cup grapes, cut in quarters; 1 sliced banana; (you could also add 1 fresh, ripe pear, canned mandarin oranges, or a peeled, chopped fresh apple); sliced oranges for garnish; chopped walnuts, optional

by Lora Bloomquist

24 servings

55 min

This creamy, sweet fruit salad harkens back to nostalgic church potlucks. Definitely a family favorite for the holidays.

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There’s a few classic, family favorite recipes that everyone in my family tends to make a little different. This delicious fruit salad recipe is one of those! Mom started us on the recipe, and we each give it our personal twist (sometimes with a frown from the others). But this sweet, old fashioned fruit salad is always a favorite! Enjoy our Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad recipe!

Acini De Pepe Fruit Salad

From the little pasta balls to the real whipping cream to the old fashioned treat of mini marshmallows, this recipe can stand in for a light dessert or even be served with brunch. We love it with the Easter ham, or with ham sandwiches later on in the day. Definitely a treat!

Ingredients for fruit salad

The Acini de Pepe noodles can be made the night before you mix the fruit salad.

Mixing noodle balls into fruit salad

I like to add in fresh fruit for texture. My favorite: an apple, banana and grapes.

Fruit Salad by picnic basket

This recipe makes a large quantity! It’s perfect for a large gathering, potluck or buffet. It’s sweetness can even stand in for dessert. I like to decorate the top with fruit and chopped nuts.

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Yield 24 servings
Time spent: Prep time: 45 Minutes Cook time: 10 Minutes Total time: 55 min

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Ingredients

>>>1st day>>>
2 eggs
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
Drained juice from 2 cans of pineapple tidbits (regular sized can)
2 Tb flour
1/2 box Acine de Pepe noodles (in the dried pasta section)
>>>2nd day ingredients>>>
1 pint real whipping cream, whipped
2 cans fruit cocktail, drained
2 cups mini marshmallows
1+ cup grapes, cut in quarters
1 sliced banana
(you could also add 1 fresh, ripe pear, canned mandarin oranges, or a peeled, chopped fresh apple)
sliced oranges for garnish
chopped walnuts, optional

Instructions

Cook first 5 ingredients together in a saucepan on medium, stirring constantly until thickened. Cook 1/2 box Asine de Pepe noodles per package instructions, drain. Place cooked noodles in sauce in covered container overnight in the refrigerator. Also place pineapple tidbits and canned fruit cocktail in frig overnight to chill.
The next day, whip cream and combine with everything else. Garnish and serve with chopped walnuts, if desired. Chill.
This is a huge recipe (the picture shows 1/2 the total recipe). Perfect for potlucks or large family gatherings.

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